The 29-year-old man remains in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries follow the incident in Victoria Park on Saturday evening.

Police said on Saturday that a fight had broken out just after 6pm close to the main stage in Victoria Park. Three men were injured in the incident and were taken to hospital.

A 22-year-old man sustained injuries to his face and a superficial stab wound to his body. He was discharged from hospital after treatment. A 17 year-old teenager who was arrested on Saturday in connection with the assault on the 22-year-old has been released pending further investigation.

No arrests have been made in connection with the assault on the man still in hospital or an assault on the third victim, a 24-year-old man who sustained bruising to his face and a superficial stab wound to his hand.

As a result of the assaults on Saturday Leicestershire Police was forced to authorise Section 60 powers in order to prevent further violence.

Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2018 (Image: Matt Short Photography)

This meant that officers could use stop and search powers with the aim of protecting members of the public and preventing any more disorder.

Superintendent Martyn Ball was in charge of the policing at Leicester Carnival and wanted to thank the public for their cooperation.

He said: "Close to 30,000 people attended the event, the vast majority of people who attended the carnival behaved and had a great time.

"A small minority of people did cause some issues near the stage which resulted in a large police presence within the park."